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News Release from: Phoenix Contact | Subject: Eight-pin RJ 45 Cat 5e plug connector
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 March 2006
Eight-pin RJ 45 plug connector needs no
tools
Plug connector is believed to be the world's first eight-pin Cat 5e RJ45 plug connector that requires no tools to assemble and is suitable for Ethernet systems such as Profinet and Ethernet/IP.
The Variosub RJ45 Quickon plug connector from Phoenix Contact is the world's first 8-pin Cat 5e RJ45 plug connector that requires no tools to assemble Its standards conforming design is suitable for industrial Ethernet transmissions, Ethernet-based fieldbuses such as Profinet and Ethernet/IP and for regular office and Gigabit Ethernet use
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 19 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Assembling using the insulation displacement technique requires no tools.
According to the orientation in pairs, the wires are easily inserted in the chambers and pressed into the displacement terminals when the fitting the cap.
The plug connector is pre-assembled, which means positioning it is unnecessary and small parts will not be lost.
Therefore, installation is easily possible even under adverse site conditions.
Well shielded against high EMC conditions, this plug connector can accept both flexible and rigid wires from AWG 26 to AWG 22.
With a maximum cable diameter of 8mm and its additional cable glands, the plug connector is especially suitable for robust Ethernet cables in the industrial environment.
* About Phoenix Contact - Phoenix Contact is one of the world leaders in developing and manufacturing connectivity solutions and automation components.
Its principal product ranges include: printed circuit board connectors; modular terminal blocks; fieldbus components; surge voltage protection systems; industrial plug and socket connectors and interface units.
In all of these areas, Phoenix Contact can offer technical expertise and cost effective solutions. Request a free brochure from Phoenix Contact ...
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